Oxford Dictionaries API Integrations

Build and run workflows using the Oxford Dictionaries API. Use 1000s of source-available triggers and actions across 2,000+ apps. Or write custom code to integrate any app or API in seconds.

Overview#

The Oxford Dictionaries API offers a treasure trove of linguistic data, from definitions to pronunciations, and can be a goldmine for language-related apps. Use it on Pipedream to create workflows that leverage its expansive vocab database. Automate word info retrieval, integrate with quizzes, or enrich language learning platforms— the API is your oyster.

import { axios } from "@pipedream/platform"
export default defineComponent({
  props: {
    oxford_dictionaries: {
      type: "app",
      app: "oxford_dictionaries",
    }
  },
  async run({steps, $}) {
    return await axios($, {
      url: `https://od-api.oxforddictionaries.com/api/v2/languages`,
      headers: {
        "app_id": `${this.oxford_dictionaries.$auth.app_id}`,
        "app_key": `${this.oxford_dictionaries.$auth.api_key}`,
      },
    })
  },
})

Example Use Cases#

Word of the Day Bot: Create a workflow that fetches the "word of the day" from Oxford Dictionaries and posts it to Slack or Discord, complete with meaning, example usage, and pronunciation. Great for educational groups or those looking to expand their vocabulary.
Vocabulary Quiz App: Develop a Pipedream workflow that interacts with the Oxford Dictionaries API to pull random words and their definitions to use in a vocabulary quiz. Integrate it with Google Sheets or Airtable to manage your question bank and score tracking.
Multilingual Content Creation: Construct a workflow that utilizes the Oxford Dictionaries API to translate keywords for international content creators on platforms like WordPress or Shopify. It can automatically pull synonyms or translations to help create rich, multilingual content.

Authentication#

Oxford Dictionaries uses API keys for authentication. When you connect your Oxford Dictionaries account, Pipedream securely stores the keys so you can easily authenticate to Oxford Dictionaries APIs in both code and no-code steps.

To retrieve your App ID and App Key,

Navigate to your Oxford Dictionaries account and sign in
Go to “API CREDENTIALS”
Click on one of your Applications' name